James McLaughlin took the senior race with Paul Brehaut the first veteran, Ann Bowditch the first lady and Terry Wright the first Grand Veteran.

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The American closed with two birdies to sign for a 68 and take a handy lead over compatriots Daniel Summerhays (69) and Charley Hoffman (67) as well as Australia's Steven Bowditch (69).

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